Permanent Job In A Telecoms And Contract Position In An Oil Comapny

Hi All,

I'm in a dilemma. I have been working in telecoms company since november 2006. The pay is a bit okay but the cost of transportation is quite high. I got an offer this morning in an oil company for a contract position that is renewable every year(which may or may not be renewed). The pay is obviously higher, lunch will be provided by the company, there is staff bus to take me to and from the office everyday, basic provisions will be given at the beginning of every month. 13th month salary is a whole month salary which will be paid at the end of each year plus 'turkey' allowance.

The issue here is should I leave a permanent job for a contract job. Usually, i get home at about 9 to 9.30 each day, but with the contract job, i'm sure of getting home before 6.30pm each day. I intend to start classes for my 2nd degree in december, this contract job will give me more than enough time to run the program.

I don't want to take this decision alone, please nairalanders, send in your comments. I have to call the oil company before the end of the day to tell them my decision. Please help.

Thanks Olatos, i will definately come back here when i take a decision.

i understand the way you re feeling. i think you should take the contract job, maybe along the line it could be converted to permanent,and if not you would ve gotten into the system and may get opportunity to see offers in the oil company to be permanent. and if not is still part of experience you can put on your C.V and by then you 2nd degree will also be added. mydear go for it and keep praying. i am also with an oil company and i know the enjoyment there permanent or contract even the lift operator  gets good pay. and a job that you get home before 7 is the main thing. you ll always ve time to think and do other things in life. life is not all about job. wishing you luck

hello Man,

Congrates on your new job,  you know what? you have already made a decision without you knowing. the best i can offer is 'follow your heart'.think these, 
you would have time for your study:
get home on time:
more pay and Deary,  life is all about risks. take the risk, you are alive and have a bigger Man UP there to finish it up He has brouht you this far,  put Him first, and all is settled. Think of the future.

cheers